Oedipus Rex by Sophocles

Oedipus Rex

Sophocles with F. Storr (Translator)

74 pages first pub -429 (editions)

fiction classics play dark tense medium-paced

Description

The first in the trilogy of Theban plays by Sophocles, Oedipus Rex depicts one of the most respected Athenian tragedies of all time.

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Moods

dark 80%
tense 47%
emotional 34%
sad 34%
reflective 29%
mysterious 27%
challenging 26%
adventurous 9%
funny 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 36%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.54

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